Tulfo flags ‘palakasan system’ in NHA housing beneficiary selection

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Raffy Tulfo on Tuesday flagged an alleged “palakasan system” (backer system) in the distribution of housing units under the National Housing Authority (NHA). According to the senator, beneficiaries should undergo thorough vetting to ensure that those receiving government housing are qualified. During the Senate committee on finance’s hearing on the proposed